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P845 HTO

1997 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,858 mi
Last recorded9,858 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Vespa11,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 HTO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 9,858 miles

play in swingarm bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2010 9,721 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 9,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jun 2009 9,678 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 6,253 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 6,015 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 5,891 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 22 Jul 2006 5,891 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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P845 HTO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 11,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P845 HTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P845 HTO registered?

P845 HTO is a 1997 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P845 HTO safe to buy?

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